Freight charter is about speed, access and time-temperature integrity. When the road network or commercial freight schedule doesn't deliver, charter steps in. Operators across Australia bid for time-critical freight, perishables, oversized cargo and remote-area delivery.
Capital charter for government, lobby and event movements.
Three flight profiles tip charter ahead of commercial freight. Time-critical (perishables, urgent industrial spares, medical specimens) where a 12-24 hour saving justifies the charter premium. Remote (Cape York, Pilbara, Top End, Bass Strait islands) where commercial schedules are thin or absent. Oversized (helicopter engines, large industrial components, time-sensitive bulk) where commercial freight class limits or volumes don't fit.
The Cessna 208 Caravan carries 1,500kg in a cargo-pod-equipped configuration. The Beech 1900 carries 2,500-3,000kg. Above that, Metroliner and Convair turboprops carry 3,500-5,000kg. For helicopter freight (sling load, remote site delivery), AS350 and Bell Long Ranger handle external loads up to about 1,000kg.
For perishables, brief temperature requirements and packaging (insulated cartons, dry ice, refrigerated containers). For pharmaceutical, biological or hazardous cargo, brief the chain-of-custody requirements - operators with the right paperwork and handling experience will bid. CASA dangerous-goods compliance is required for most regulated freight.
For remote sites (mining, energy, agriculture, communities), brief strip details and any ground-handling constraints. Some operators carry forklifts or self-loading equipment; others assume the receiving end has its own.
Don’t wait for a perfect listing - request a freight charter from Canberra and operators in your region will bid.
Request a flight →Cessna 208 Caravan up to Metroliner and Convair turboprops depending on payload and runway requirements. Helicopters for sling loads and remote-site delivery.
Operators with current CASA dangerous-goods approvals can. Brief the classification (UN number, packing group) in the request so the right operators bid.
Yes. Brief temperature requirements and packaging in the request. Operators with relevant experience and equipment surface in bids.
For ASAP requests under 24 hours, expect operator responses within 2-4 hours. Aircraft positioning time depends on where the closest available aircraft is - tell us the pickup point in the request.
Verified operators bid within hours. Pay securely through escrow.